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Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment

Magic Mind Secures New $12M Investment

by Lukas Southard,

Mental performance shot maker Magic Mind secured $12.4 million of a nearly $16 million round as it grows its retail footprint.

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Cure Hydration Brings in $5.6M Series A Round, Expands to 15,000 Doors Cure Hydration Brings in $5.6M Series A Round, Expands to 15,000 Doors

Cure Hydration Brings in $5.6M Series A Round, Expands to 15,000 Doors

by Brad Avery,

Cure Hydration has raised $5.6 million in a Series A funding round led by Lerer Hippeau, the company announced this week. The funding arrives as the New York-based functional drink mix brand has expanded its retail presence to over 15,000 doors nationwide.

DRNXMYTH Closes $3.7 Million Round to Manufacture in the U.S., Scale Distribution DRNXMYTH Closes $3.7 Million Round to Manufacture in the U.S., Scale Distribution

DRNXMYTH Closes $3.7 Million Round to Manufacture in the U.S., Scale Distribution

by Ferron Salniker,

Ready-to-pour cocktail DRNXMYTH has secured $3.7 million as it prepares to manufacture its innovative packaging in the U.S. and expand its retail footprint. The Series A round was led by an unnamed beverage venture firm, with Red Door Capital announcing an investment of $975,000 to close out the round on Tuesday.

Jack Owoc Out At VPX/Bang Jack Owoc Out At VPX/Bang

Jack Owoc Out At VPX/Bang

by Martín Caballero,

Jack Owoc, the controversial CEO and founder of Bang Energy maker Vital Pharmaceuticals, is out as the company’s chief executive and chief science officer, and from its board of directors, where he had served as chairman, effective immediately.

Pureboost Raises $2.6M in Crowdfunding As Retail Business Expands Pureboost Raises $2.6M in Crowdfunding As Retail Business Expands

Pureboost Raises $2.6M in Crowdfunding As Retail Business Expands

by Brad Avery,

Clean energy drink mix brand Pureboost announced it has raised over $2.6 million via crowdfunding from over 500 individuals as it prepares to expand its retail presence this year. Launched in 2018, Pureboost produces powdered energy drinks sold in single-serve stick packs.

Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’ Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’

Soylent CEO: Acquisition is ‘The Next Step in Our Evolution’

by Brad Avery,

When plant-based nutrition brand Soylent began in 2013, it adopted a tech-influenced approach, dubbing its products Soylent 1.1, Soylent 2.0, and so on. Now, after its acquisition by CPG portfolio company Starco Brands earlier this week, the food and beverage maker is in stable release.

Soylent Acquired by Starco Brands Soylent Acquired by Starco Brands

Soylent Acquired by Starco Brands

by Brad Avery,

Publicly traded consumer products company Starco Brands, Inc. has acquired plant-based food and beverage maker Soylent, completing the brand’s evolution from red hot food-tech startup to cross-category CPG platform.

Remedy Drinks Re-Ups With Existing Investors To Fuel Retail Growth Remedy Drinks Re-Ups With Existing Investors To Fuel Retail Growth

Remedy Drinks Re-Ups With Existing Investors To Fuel Retail Growth

by Adrianne DeLuca,

Australian kombucha maker Remedy Drinks has closed a Series B funding round led by L Catterton and Australian investment firm Kin Group during Q4 2022. With this cash infusion, the brand plans to drive retail expansion with new and existing partners across the U.S.

Split LVL: How Lawsuits and Infighting Derailed NXT LVL Split LVL: How Lawsuits and Infighting Derailed NXT LVL

Split LVL: How Lawsuits and Infighting Derailed NXT LVL

by Brad Avery,

Supported by partnerships with boxer Manny Pacquiao and hip hop star T-Pain, Takeover Industries, the maker of hydrogen water and gamer energy shot brand NXT LVL, looked to be riding high. Now the business is fighting to rebuild and numerous lawsuits show that the path that led Takeover to this moment appears to be anything but business as usual.